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Sometimes, you just need to dance. Luckily, it's the summer—the season when the best DJs in the world are playing somewhere every night and releasing fabulous new singles. Now, the question is, have you downloaded all of the essential songs of this summer? Time is running out, my friends. Here are the eight most talked-about, danced-to, and otherwise enjoyed songs of summer 2014 parties. Make sure to give these all a listen before Labor Day: "Summer," Calvin Harris "Wasted," Tiesto featuring Matthew Koma "Turn Down for What," DJ Snake and Lil John "Latch," Disclosure featuring Sam Smith "Jealous (I Ain't With It)," Chromeo "Do It Again," Royksopp & Robyn "The Selfie Song," the Chainsmokers (or their follow-up, "Kanye," the Chainsmokers featuring Siren) Any you love or hate on this list? What songs would you put on your party playlist right now? read more

If you like vintage shopping and spend a little too much time looking for fashion gems on eBay (guilty!), you're going to love Material Wrld, a fun site (remember when Nikki wrote about it?) featuring secondhand designer fashion from cool girls all over the country. Today, the site features a peek inside the closets of some of New York's hottest DJs, including Chelsea Leyland and Mia Moretti. Let's get a closer look at the fashionable pieces they are willing to part with! DJ Mia Moretti You know you're at a hot party if Mia is in the DJ booth. Mia worked at Prabal Gurung's after-party during New York Fashion Week, and she was spinning at Chelsea Clinton's wedding! Do you see anything you like from her closet? Source: fashionista.com via Miriam on Pinterest Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti, silk miniskirt with goat hair, size 6, $100. Pencey leopard-print skirt, $35. DJ Chelsea Leyland Chelsea's closet is chock-full of big-name designers such as Alexander Wang, and now she's willing to part with her beloved Fendi python bag. It is pricey, though. Any takers? Source: kanonvodka.com via Kanon Organic on Pinterest Vintage Fendi python bag with wood snap enclosure, $1,000. DJ Lola Langusta read more

Sorry—couldn't help myself. (Re-read the title to the tune of Jay-Z's Public Service Announcement. It'll make sense then, I promise.) Hi Glamouristas! I'm India-Jewel Jackson (just call me IJJ) and I'm soooooo excited to be the newest Girl in the Beauty Department! (The girl that can't lay off the pink lipstick, is 100% obsessed with oils, has never met a serum she didn't love, and thinks that girls with curls run the world...) read more

Once upon a time I was just a fashion editor. But one day an acquaintance, who also happens to be a public relations manager, discovered that I DJ’d on the side (it’s something I do for fun). Now it’s all out in the open and I DJ fashion events/presentations whenever I can find the time. And this past Wednesday I had the pleasure of DJing the launch party for What Goes Around Comes Around Vintage Chanel on Rent The Runway at their Soho store. read more